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3F BIO is based in and developing the technology within the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, closely aligning technology and commercial development with the strategy of Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) and in achieving Scotland’s National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology.
3FBio TEAm
The company is directed and managed by three distinct teams, The Board, The Management Team and The Scientific Advisory Board.
The Board
The Board comprises an exceptional combination of experience in investment, technology development, food and marketing.
Management Team
The founders have a strong industrial track record in technology development, scale-up and project and commercial management, and the development team have extensive biotechnology, fermentation and sustainability expertise.
Scientific Advisory Board
The R&D programmes are led by CTO David Ritchie and our Technical Director Dr Paul Hudman. This is supported by our Scientific Advisory Group
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Board Executives
Team Members
Scientific Advisors
Common Purpose
THE BOARD
The Board comprises an exceptional combination of experience in investment, technology development, food and marketing.
David Robertson
Chair
Is a technology commercialisation consultant with extensive management experience in BP.Joined the Board Apr 16
Jim Laird
CEO / Founder
Has extensive commercial experience in the food industry with specific experience in meat-free markets.Joined the Board Jan 15
Elaine Ferguson CA
CFO
After a career with EY, Elaine has many years’ experience with startups, including equity fundraising and exits.Joined the Board Mar 18
Nick Elmslie
Non-Executive
Nick was formerly the CEO of BP’s global petrochemical business.
Joined the Board Jul 17
Kevin Grainger
Non-Executive
Kevin is the Investor Director for the EOS Technology Investment Syndicate.
Joined the Board Jul 17
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
The Management Team has a strong industrial track record in technology development, scale-up and project and commercial management, and the development team have extensive biotechnology, fermentation and sustainability expertise.
Jim Laird
CEO / Founder
Has worked in the food industry for 20+ years in roles in operations, sales and general management, and has experience in large corporates…
David Ritchie
CTO / Founder
Technology manager for a major agrochemical product for Syngenta. Extensive experience process engineer and in leading…
Elaine Ferguson CA
CFO
After a career with EY, Elaine has many years’ experience with startups, including equity fundraising and exits.
Craig Johnston
BD Director / Founder
Operations Director for CMAC. Experience in process engineering and technology management.
Dr. Paul Hudman
Technical Director
Paul has extensive experience in biotechnology and fermentation with a Masters in Biochemical Engineering.
Hannah Ritchie
Business Development & Sustainability Manager
Has a background in sustainability consultancy and education with a focus on carbon management…
Dr. James Mercer
Senior Scientist
Is a Bioprocessing Engineering Consultant with extensive industrial and academic experience in development, engineering and …
Dr. Yogeshwar Chandelia
Senior Scientist
Is an experienced Post Doctoral researcher in microbiology and fermentation working full time via University of Strathclyde of …
Tom Willcock
Marketing & Communications Lead
Has over 20 years branded marketing experience in the food industry with specific experience in meat-free markets both in the …
Gines Martinez Cano
MSc Graduate
Gines holds a Masters in Industrial Biotechnology from the University of Strathclyde and a BSc in Biochemistry from the University ….
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD
The R&D programmes are led by CTO David Ritchie and Technical Director Dr Paul Hudman. This is supported by our Scientific Advisory Group who bring world-leading expertise.
Craig Johnston
BD Director / Founder
Operations Director for CMAC. Experience in process engineering and technology management. Craig chairs the Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Charles Abbas
Scientific Advisor
Charles received a B.S. in Microbiology from the U of Minnesota, an M.S. in Microbiology from the U. of Montana and …
Dr. John Cumbers
Scientific Advisor
John Cumbers is the founder of SynBioBeta. John received his PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry from Brown…
Professor Brian McNeil
Scientific Advisor
Professor McNeil’s main research interests lie in trying to understand the relationship between the environment of microbial …
Professor Iain Hunter
Scientific Advisor
Professor Iain Hunter is Research Professor in Molecular Microbiology at the University of Strathclyde. Previously, he was Executive Dean…Like what we’re doing?
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